One of the most common questions asked of any sewing blogger is – What sewing machine do you use? And even though I’d love to say I have that fancy $3000+ machine that practically does everything for you, let’s be real. I’ve got a mortgage, car payments, and hungry kids. Oh, and let’s not forget the heart condition… Read More
What the heck do I mean by sewing binder? Well, it’s a 3 ring binder filled with practice samples for all kinds of different sewing techniques. You sew each lesson on a little piece of muslin, so you can learn a new skill without ruining a big project. So like the Zipper section has an invisible… Read More
I know I promised this when I shared the Sailor Knot Skirt on Monday, but somehow last week just slipped right by me! No one got sick, we didn’t have any appointments, or anything like that. It just seemed like the entire week *poof* disappeared. Has that ever happened to you? It was very odd, but… Read More
Wow, what a title. I’m sure quite a few of you probably have no idea what that means, let alone why I would make a tutorial to explain it, but it’s a neat idea I promise! You all remember the Coastal Bliss Dress I love so much right? Well, it just happens to have seven… Read More
Here’s a really simple tutorial for the Castaway dress that I shared yesterday. It’s soft, comfortable, and I love that they are easy enough to throw together in less than an hour. I mentioned that the blue and white one is Reli’s new favorite dress, but I can’t stop making them, and she already has… Read More
A little while ago I used the un-cuffed version of a notched sleeve on the Surf and Sun top, and thought it was such a cute detail that I wanted to play around with it a little more. I decided to make a cuffed version for a button down refashion I’ve been working on and… Read More
Yesterday I showed you how to change the shape of a neckline and create a matching facing, but I got a bit carried away and never explained exactly what a facing is or why you should use one. A facing is a small piece of fabric that is used to reinforce a neckline or sleeve… Read More
Shirt pictured is from the Surf and Sun outfit Do you have a thrifted dress that only needs a simple re-fashion, or a pattern that you love but would like to make a little more flattering? Maybe you’re just getting sick of basic kid’s clothes and want to jazz up your next sewing project. Adjusting… Read More